The older horse often gets forgotten about especially when retired. While they might not be in work any longer receiving treatment in the form of massage or McTimoney Chiropractic can really help enhance their well-being and quality of life.
With advancements in veterinary science horses are often being ridden into older age. As a result older horses, be it ridden or retired, really need treatment to support their aging bodies. Regular treatment has the following benefits
- Increase flexibility and range of movement of soft tissue
- Increases joint range of movement by affecting surrounding soft tissue and increasing joint lubircation
- Decreases pain especially joint pain from arthritis
- Decreases stiffness
- Promotes relaxation and circulation
- Can help reduce the impact of old injuries or compensations that might have occurred
- Helps promotes core strength and correct movement
So while many people will get their younger and competition horses treated don’t forget your older and retiring companions as they would benefit and appreciate treatment. Massage and McTimoney animal chiropractic offer a gentle and effective treatment suited to older animals. Its also a great way to give them an MOT and can help them deal with the winter months better.
Pollyanna FitzGerald (Msc³, Bsc² (Hons), EBW, MMAA, MRAMP) 